Diverse Cast of Fleshed Out Characters
Reasons You Should Be Watching My Hero Academia
One of the best things about MHA is the robust cast of characters it introduces you to with Class 1-A. Even more surprising is the fact that it gives many of these characters time in the spotlight, and really tries to flesh out the majority of the class.
Although Midoriya is, of course, the main character, MHA deliberately takes time to give story arcs to specific characters like Shoto Todoroki, the son of the number two hero, Tenya Iida, the youngest son in a family of heroes, and the fan-favorite frog-hero Tsuyu Asui. This makes Class 1-A really feel like a team of heroes, despite the strong sense of competition among them. The basic story from the manga does a great job of fleshing out these characters, but the anime does an even better job, adding a few brand new original scenes that focus on some of the prominent side characters.
As an example, there’s an entire episode in the second season that shows other 1-A students on their internships, with Midoriya appearing only for a few minutes. This focus on the show’s entire cast is MHA’s greatest strength, as every single student has a unique personality, and is charming in their own peculiar ways. With a cast so diverse, everyone can easily find their own favorite character to root for.
